I installed my first 2 feeders yesterday in the front garden. Filled them with just Sunflower Hearts. At 16.20 the first visitor was a Blackcap. (I had to get advice to identify it as I am a novice when it comes to identifying birds - getting better though). I was really pleased. I saw a small bodie...

Hello Seedling, I have found gardening very theraputic in times like you describe. Hours spent in the garden, planning, fiddling and 'doing', have given me a real sense of achievement and can really pep me up. I do wish the New Year brings a new jump start to your life in the right direction. And I ...

I have an abundance of horseradish roots or 'thongs' ready to use. Some stored in sand, some frozen. I am seeking recipe ideas for how to use it up. I have in the past been put off by horseradish products in the shops that are mostly sugar and not particularly tasty. I love the strong taste and I am...

Good luck with the move and upgrade!

Very nice! An interesting journey and very thoughtful, thankyou Chantal. A few peeps are having problems with their computers/connections and this just shows some of the good stuff they can be used for. And the KG forum of course!

When is the move / upgrade planned for?

Hello Beryl...Oh dear! I know how you feel. In our area it was squirrels that took us off line last time, chewing through the old rubber coating on the twisted pairs of telephone lines running through the tall trees nearby. It took them a while to work it out, the connection was intermittent due to ...

Oh, of course, horse racing. I see now.

Sorry 'Has taken the lead' that should have been.

Morning! 'Coming up on the rails', is that a boating term by any chance? I am not surprised OH is about to take the lead, with posts at 05:33 in the morning! (Bits & Bobs No 6). My you are an early riser! (Keep it clean ).

I too think they have us by the s & c's with this phone system in hospital. Because you are not supposed to use your mobile while in the hospital it restricts your choice. I know that many people still do use their mobiles though, so I wonder how much they really do interfere with hospital equip...

Thankyou for your welcome meassage. Of course... I have been duped by the fact that it is so healthy and prolific, I forgot completely that it was an annual . I will harvest and store while I still can. This clump has not produced seed (yet). I grew another clump specifically for seed earlier in the...

I am new to the forum (hello all ), and I have been reading KG now for approx 3 years. I have a huge healthy clump of Corriander growing in a raised bed that has fought off about 8 hard frosts so far. I am trying to decide whether to; move it into my unheated greenhouse, cut it all/store and start a...